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Apr 13, 2023 • 4min
Russia gets serious about its conscription efforts
Moscow correspondent Charles Maynes tells us about a new Russian law cracking down on draft dodging and its implications for the war in Ukraine.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 12, 2023 • 4min
Living, and trying to rebuild, amongst the destruction in Kharkiv
In a war-ruined district of Kharkiv, Joanna Kakissis brings us the story of a widower who tries to repair his bombed apartment building as Ukraine struggles to restore neighborhoods destroyed by Russian attacks.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 11, 2023 • 4min
The scramble in the U.S. to speed up the production of military weapons
The U.S. is low on rockets and artillery shells. Congress is funding a huge arms buying spree, but U.S. factories can't produce munitions fast enough. And price gouging is a concern.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 10, 2023 • 4min
How will leaked classified documents impact the war in Ukraine?
Ukraine correspondent Joanna Kakissis talks about the U.S. intelligence leaks, some of which detail the state of the war in Ukraine, and what their impact will be as Ukraine is preparing for a counter-offensive sometime this spring.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 6, 2023 • 5min
The medics who risk their lives in Bakhmut to save others
The battle over the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut has been a deadly slugfest that has reduced it to ruins. We meet a team of Ukrainian medics who have worked hard to support and treat wounded soldiers.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 5, 2023 • 4min
Are Ukraine's Aging Helicopters Up To Their Task?
Ukraine's military is asking its Western allies for modern aircraft to fight Russian forces. In the meantime it is making do with Soviet-era equipment. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley takes a look at some of the many vintage helicopters in Ukraine's fleet.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 4, 2023 • 5min
Finland Joins NATO, But Is It A Good Idea?
Finland raced to join NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This addition doubles the alliance's border with Russia. We'll hear some pros and cons of this move.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Apr 3, 2023 • 4min
How The U.S. Is Pressuring Companies And Countries That Help Russia Evade Sanctions
The U.S. is trying to step up enforcement of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine — looking to make countries and their companies fear losing business if they evade sanctions.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Mar 31, 2023 • 9min
Retired Foreign Military Volunteers Train Ukrainians For The Battlefield
Retired military personnel from the U.S., Sweden and other countries are volunteering in Ukraine to teach ordinary citizens to be soldiers. They sometimes only get a few days to explain the basics before the new soldiers are sent into battle.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Mar 30, 2023 • 4min
A Street Artist Finds Inspiration Amid The Destruction In Kharkiv
Thousands of residents fled during the heavy shelling of Ukraine's second largest city. But one street artist, known as the Ukrainian Banksy, remained and continued his work.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
